Stroller Recommendations

This baby is my first, and I know little about good baby products. Even though I'm only 13w along, I am anxious to start researching products so I am more ready when it comes time to register. I have gotten a lot of great advice on products from reading posts here. Right now I'm researching strollers online, and all of them, even the expensive ones, have mixed reviews. Here's what seems important to me: 1. smooth and easy movement and maneuvering (I have uneven sidewalks in my neighborhood, and I want a stroller that can handle that and keep LO comfy, and I want a stroller that steers well, so I'm not running into things. 2. Most importantly, safety is a primary concern. I am sure there are other important/useful features that I'm missing. Any moms who can give recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Also, those strollers that have a bassinet feature seem great, so if you know a good one w/the above-mentioned features, all the better. Thanks so much!!

This baby is my first, and I know little about good baby products. Even though I'm only 13w along, I am anxious to start researching products so I am more ready when it comes time to register. I have gotten a lot of great advice on products from reading posts here. Right now I'm researching strollers online, and all of them, even the expensive ones, have mixed reviews. Here's what seems important to me: 1. smooth and easy movement and maneuvering (I have uneven sidewalks in my neighborhood, and I want a stroller that can handle that and keep LO comfy, and I want a stroller that steers well, so I'm not running into things. 2. Most importantly, safety is a primary concern. I am sure there are other important/useful features that I'm missing. Any moms who can give recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Also, those strollers that have a bassinet feature seem great, so if you know a good one w/the above-mentioned features, all the better. Thanks so much!!

I love chicco cortina. Its easy to steer, can tolerate bumps, has good storage, a nice tray for you on top, memory settings so when you pull it out of the car and pop it up you dont have to readjust the seat from upright to laid down, the seat back lays down. You should go to a store that has display strollers set up already and take each one for a spin. The only ones I considered were the ones that I could easily steer with one hand and seemed like they could offroad if needed. :)

I love chicco cortina. Its easy to steer, can tolerate bumps, has good storage, a nice tray for you on top, memory settings so when you pull it out of the car and pop it up you dont have to readjust the seat from upright to laid down, the seat back lays down. You should go to a store that has display strollers set up already and take each one for a spin. The only ones I considered were the ones that I could easily steer with one hand and seemed like they could offroad if needed. :)

Also the car seats that snap into the stroller have the highest safety rating. The cons are that the stroller is on the heavyish side, you can't really access the bottom basket when the seat is laid down, and baby really sweats when they are in the carseat. I live in Texas though so sweating comes with the territory.

Also the car seats that snap into the stroller have the highest safety rating. The cons are that the stroller is on the heavyish side, you can't really access the bottom basket when the seat is laid down, and baby really sweats when they are in the carseat. I live in Texas though so sweating comes with the territory.

I'm getting a bugaboo- many friends have it so I've been able to test it out. I went through so many strollers w my first I wish I would have just sucke it up and gotten the good expensive one to start! Would have saved me a lot of money in the long run

I'm getting a bugaboo- many friends have it so I've been able to test it out. I went through so many strollers w my first I wish I would have just sucke it up and gotten the good expensive one to start! Would have saved me a lot of money in the long run

LOVE my UppaBaby Vista! I am going to get the Rumble Seat to make it a double this time around. They are on sale this weekend only for $499 at HipBabyGear.com (a baby boutique in the town where I grew up). I have never seen it so cheap I paid $200 more! Also they have the BEST customer service ever! Anytime I have a small issue it is resolved within a day if calling. I also have a BOB revolution for the beach! But the Vista is the way to go if you want all the bells and whistles!!!!

LOVE my UppaBaby Vista! I am going to get the Rumble Seat to make it a double this time around. They are on sale this weekend only for $499 at HipBabyGear.com (a baby boutique in the town where I grew up). I have never seen it so cheap I paid $200 more! Also they have the BEST customer service ever! Anytime I have a small issue it is resolved within a day if calling. I also have a BOB revolution for the beach! But the Vista is the way to go if you want all the bells and whistles!!!!

My favorite is the Graco Mosaic. It is only about $100 and it folds up like am umbrella stroller. The seat recluse pretty far and you can attach a car seat. Asks being small it is quite easy to maneuver. Honestly I couldn't live with out it b

My favorite is the Graco Mosaic. It is only about $100 and it folds up like am umbrella stroller. The seat recluse pretty far and you can attach a car seat. Asks being small it is quite easy to maneuver. Honestly I couldn't live with out it b

Thanks for the recommendations! I will look up all these strollers/features, some of which I am totally unfamiliar with, like the pop-up and memory feature. I really like these suggestions. Thanks so much!!

Thanks for the recommendations! I will look up all these strollers/features, some of which I am totally unfamiliar with, like the pop-up and memory feature. I really like these suggestions. Thanks so much!!

Love, love, love my BOB revolution. We got the infant seat adapter and so was able to use it right away. It practically pushes itself and turns on a dime making it very easy to navigate tight spaces. I used a snap and go that I kept in the car for quick shopping trips, doctor's visits, etc. And then replaced the snap and go with a chicco umbrella after my ds outgrew the infant seat. The only problem is that now I am going to have to get a double stroller! If you think you may have two close together, you may want to consider a single stroller that offers and add on to convert it to a double. I have no experience with those, but am starting to think maybe I should have done that.

Love, love, love my BOB revolution. We got the infant seat adapter and so was able to use it right away. It practically pushes itself and turns on a dime making it very easy to navigate tight spaces. I used a snap and go that I kept in the car for quick shopping trips, doctor's visits, etc. And then replaced the snap and go with a chicco umbrella after my ds outgrew the infant seat. The only problem is that now I am going to have to get a double stroller! If you think you may have two close together, you may want to consider a single stroller that offers and add on to convert it to a double. I have no experience with those, but am starting to think maybe I should have done that.

I have 2 strollers...one is a BOB Revolution (which I use for walks & running) & the other is a Bumble Ride. I love them both. The Bumble Ride folds easily, is great to travel with etc.

The BOB stroller travels well too (easily collapsing & will fit into an airport scanner) & holds a lot of stuff which is great! It also steers really well & has an infant seat adapter that then later turns into the snack tray.

The Bumble Ride also comes with the infant seat adapter & rain cover.

I'll be getting another BOB Revolution Duallie (for 2 kids) a bit closer to delivery. I love my BOB, in fact, we refer to "him" by name "BOB".

I have 2 strollers...one is a BOB Revolution (which I use for walks & running) & the other is a Bumble Ride. I love them both. The Bumble Ride folds easily, is great to travel with etc.

The BOB stroller travels well too (easily collapsing & will fit into an airport scanner) & holds a lot of stuff which is great! It also steers really well & has an infant seat adapter that then later turns into the snack tray.

The Bumble Ride also comes with the infant seat adapter & rain cover.

I'll be getting another BOB Revolution Duallie (for 2 kids) a bit closer to delivery. I love my BOB, in fact, we refer to "him" by name "BOB".

I have a Phil&Teds stroller. I love it. it steers easily. folds up nicely. and it does convert to a double stroller, I will be ordering the second seat soon (or putting it on my xmas list) the main seat also lays down for a bassinet. I really loved that because we went straight to a convertible carseat.

We also have no flat sidewalks. this stroller has gone everywhere we want to go in the last year and a half. the only thing wrong is that I haven't cleaned it in a while :)

I have a Phil&Teds stroller. I love it. it steers easily. folds up nicely. and it does convert to a double stroller, I will be ordering the second seat soon (or putting it on my xmas list) the main seat also lays down for a bassinet. I really loved that because we went straight to a convertible carseat.

We also have no flat sidewalks. this stroller has gone everywhere we want to go in the last year and a half. the only thing wrong is that I haven't cleaned it in a while :)

With my 2 last I had a peg perago plika but when I fell pregnant again I brought a Phil & Ted as it had the detachable toddler seat,so can be used as a single stroller from newborn or a double stroller if you have 2 with you.if you are planning on another baby soon I would look around for a single that can fit an extra seat.they have some awesome strollers now.was I found a stroller I liked I would stop ppl at the shop & ask them the pros & cons about the pram,I went to different baby shops to check put prams & push the prams around,I went to the baby shop every few weeks & didn't buy the stroller till 30 weeks.

With my 2 last I had a peg perago plika but when I fell pregnant again I brought a Phil & Ted as it had the detachable toddler seat,so can be used as a single stroller from newborn or a double stroller if you have 2 with you.if you are planning on another baby soon I would look around for a single that can fit an extra seat.they have some awesome strollers now.was I found a stroller I liked I would stop ppl at the shop & ask them the pros & cons about the pram,I went to different baby shops to check put prams & push the prams around,I went to the baby shop every few weeks & didn't buy the stroller till 30 weeks.

If you're mostly going to be walking outside, I'd recommend a jogging stroller. It will be great on your uneven sidewalks.

I started off with a stroller frame for the infant seat, then moved to a Maclaren Quest when he got too big for the infant seat. I love my Maclaren. It's easy to maneuver, lightweight, easy to close, and reclines. I use it in stores, the mall, places like that.

Eventually I also bought a jogging stroller to use at the park and in the neighborhood. It's a Baby Trend, which is cheaper because it's made of steel instead of aluminum. Everything I read said that unless you're jogging, steel is fine, and I tend to agree. I don't have any problems with it.

I also have an el cheapo umbrella stroller from Walmart I use as a backup.

I've found that no one stroller will meet all my needs, so I ended up with a little stroller collection. :)

If you're mostly going to be walking outside, I'd recommend a jogging stroller. It will be great on your uneven sidewalks.

I started off with a stroller frame for the infant seat, then moved to a Maclaren Quest when he got too big for the infant seat. I love my Maclaren. It's easy to maneuver, lightweight, easy to close, and reclines. I use it in stores, the mall, places like that.

Eventually I also bought a jogging stroller to use at the park and in the neighborhood. It's a Baby Trend, which is cheaper because it's made of steel instead of aluminum. Everything I read said that unless you're jogging, steel is fine, and I tend to agree. I don't have any problems with it.

I also have an el cheapo umbrella stroller from Walmart I use as a backup.

I've found that no one stroller will meet all my needs, so I ended up with a little stroller collection. :)

Hi, I second the previous poster who recommended the Uppababy Vista!I got mine second hand and absolutely LOVE IT. My friend who bought a different stroller tested mine out and loved it so much she went and bought one too.They are a bit pricey, but I found mine used for about half the price.I'm also getting the Rumble seat attachment for this pregnancy to make it a double stroller.

Hi, I second the previous poster who recommended the Uppababy Vista!I got mine second hand and absolutely LOVE IT. My friend who bought a different stroller tested mine out and loved it so much she went and bought one too.They are a bit pricey, but I found mine used for about half the price.I'm also getting the Rumble seat attachment for this pregnancy to make it a double stroller.

Thanks for this suggestion... I had never seen this strolled before and now that I do- I'll probably get it. It's right in my price range, unlike the pram-type strollers that are $400+.... but still looks nicer than the ones I'd gotten for DS.

Thanks for this suggestion... I had never seen this strolled before and now that I do- I'll probably get it. It's right in my price range, unlike the pram-type strollers that are $400+.... but still looks nicer than the ones I'd gotten for DS.

I have a Stokke stroller and Love it. It has both bassinet and seat. U can also get an attachment so u can put your car seat directly onto frame. I know buy buy baby sell them. I am going to get a boogy board that u can attach so child no 1 can stand and get a ride while I am pushing stroller, rather than getting double stroller.

I have a Stokke stroller and Love it. It has both bassinet and seat. U can also get an attachment so u can put your car seat directly onto frame. I know buy buy baby sell them. I am going to get a boogy board that u can attach so child no 1 can stand and get a ride while I am pushing stroller, rather than getting double stroller.

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